Anthony Furey: Two Imperatives for Canada: Be More Business‑Friendly and Boost Productivity
Commentary The other day I met with the owner of a fast-growing business who was lamenting that the country in which he’d built his company and raised his family was sending him signals that his work wasn’t valued. So Canada is now losing yet another business to the United States, taking all the jobs and […]
TL;DR
- A business owner is relocating his company from Canada to the United States.
- The move is a consequence of Canada sending signals that the business owner's work is not valued.
- Factors contributing to the decision include higher taxes, worse regulations, and a lack of government retention efforts in Canada.
- Surging customer and order volume abroad also plays a significant role.
- Canada will lose jobs and tax dollars as a result of this business relocation.